: Removes unused code and non-essential metadata, which reduces the final assembly size and can slightly improve performance. Technical Version Details (8.1.2.4975) Release Date : October 2022.
: This specific build introduced improved SmartAssembly custom attributes and better integration for automated build environments like Azure Pipelines. Security Warning Red Gate SmartAssembly 8.1.2.4975.rar
The tool provides several layers of protection and optimization for .NET assemblies: : Removes unused code and non-essential metadata, which
: Uses techniques like name mangling (renaming classes/methods to unreadable characters) and control flow obfuscation (turning logic into "spaghetti code") to hinder human analysis. Security Warning The tool provides several layers of
SmartAssembly 8.1.2.4975 is a stable release of Redgate's .NET obfuscator and protection tool, officially launched on October 6, 2022. It is primarily designed to prevent reverse engineering of .NET applications by making the source code unreadable to third-party decompilers like .NET Reflector.
: Allows you to merge or embed DLLs into a single executable, which simplifies deployment and ensures all components are protected.
: This version supports .NET Framework (2.0–4.8), .NET Core (2.0–3.1), .NET Standard (1.6–2.0), and basic support for .NET 5 and 6.